Description:
Nutrition.gov is a government-based website that is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Using scientific research, this site helps consumers understand what they should know when purchasing and/or eating food. "In the News" and "Spotlight" sections located on the main page are updated regularly to give users the most recent information about eating healthy, nutritional foods. The site is designed for searching by subject or audience, and provides in-depth data about food as well as simple tips for eating healthy. The site also provides information on Food Safety regulations as well as the MyPyramid Food Guidance System. The MyPyramid link also provides a section "For Professionals," designed to provide information specifically for use in developing education materials.